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EDUG 506
13 September 2016
Common Core Standards
1. In Grades 6-12, the Standards are divided into 2 sections. What are the 2 sections and
why are they broken into 2 sections? (Intro p. 4)
The grades 612 standards are divided into two sections, one for ELA and the other for
history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. This division reflects the unique, timehonored place of ELA teachers in developing students literacy skills while at the same time
recognizing that teachers in other areas must have a role in this development as well.
2. Why is there greater attention on: 1) reading informational text and 2) writing to
persuade and to explain in the Common Core ELA Standards? (Intro p. 5)
There is greater attention on reading informational texts and writing to persuade and to
explain because it prepares students for college and their career. Traditionally, elementary school
students were only exposed to fictional texts and narrative writing, so when they progressed to
junior high school they were suddenly bombarded with coursework they were not yet exposed to.
In college and in the adult careers, the vast majority of texts are informational and the majority of
writing is used to persuade or explain. In addition, NAEPs emphasis has shifted for the majority
of 9-12 writing to be arguments and informative or explanatory text.
3. What should we expect to see in college and career ready students in Reading,
Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language? (Intro p. 7)
They demonstrate independence
They build strong content knowledge
They respond to the varying demands of audience, task, purpose, and discipline,
They comprehend as well as critique
They value evidence
They use technology and digital media strategically and capably
Range of Writing
7. What are the 2 CCR Anchor Standards for Speaking & Listening (K-5)?
8. What are the 3 CCR Anchor Standards for Speaking & Listening (K-5)?
Knowledge of Language
9. What is the difference between Literature and Informational Text? Give 1 example of
literature and 1 example of informational text for your grade level. Pp. 31-32
Literature includes stories, dramas, and poetry. An example of literature would be Charlottes
Web by E. B. White (1952).
Informational Text includes biographies and autobiographies; books about history, social
studies, science, and the arts; technical texts, including directions, forms, and information
displayed in graphs, charts, or maps; and digital sources on a range of topics. An example would
be Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 by Brian Floca (2009).